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The Urgent Need to Reform Colombia’s Security Policies

Another mass killing shows the need for a greater civilian role in policing.

Looking at the Bright Side: 10 Positive Effects of the Pandemic

COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.

Colombia’s Iván Duque Gambles On Reopening

The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.

AQ Podcast: Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics

The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.

Trump, Venezuela and the ELN: The Geopolitics of Peace in Colombia

The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.

How Tourism Can Jumpstart Colombia’s Economy

“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”

What Colombia’s Record Says About COVID-19 Testing

Colombia’s coronavirus czar on the government’s containment strategy – and what it will take to stay safe as the economy reopens.

Colombia Needs to Think Bigger to Escape Crisis

Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.

AQ Podcast: Colombia and Peru’s Struggle to Protect Venezuelans

Advocates on the ground say the pandemic is leaving migrants vulnerable not just to infection, but to xenophobia and hunger too.

Colombia’s Migration Czar: The Goal Is “Total Inclusion” for Venezuelans

An interview with Felipe Muñoz, the Colombian president’s special adviser for the Venezuelan border.

Colombia Is Finally Turning the Corner on Its Coca Problem

Manual eradication and seizures are helping reverse a years-long increase in coca cultivation.

The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive

This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive